Chicago Fourth of July Guide
by Kirsten Ballard
We’re celebrating America with what we do best — eating and day drinking. So make sure your plans this long-weekend are full of barbecues, patios, and fun. Happy Fourth of July, Bitches!
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America the Booztiful
Start your holiday celebrations with a brunch at Barcocina. This modern Mexican restaurant offers bottomless deals, a nacho bar, and special holiday hours. You’ll be able to start the party with two hours of all you can drink Prickly Pear mimosas, traditional mimosas, Bloody Marys, Mexican lagers, house margaritas, skinny punch, and Micheladas. Barcocina opens for brunch at 11 a.m.
Barcocina, 2901 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, (773) 687-9949
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Star Spangled Hammered
Have a ball at Park and Field—a bocce ball, that is. This Logan Square establishment has a great patio, bocce courts, and a cool retro gym vibe. They are offering a special Thursday and Friday omelet bar brunch and bottomless drinks for $30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Then, at 5 p.m., they’ll keep the party going with a pig roast. Get your reservations online to secure a spot!
Park and Field, 3509 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, (773) 360-7373
Li-beer-ty and Justice for All
If you’re looking to feast on delicious brews and ‘cues for this Fourth, you need to head to District Brew Yards. This pour-your-own taproom combines three great breweries and a delicious kitchen to boot. You’ll be able to keep an eye on what you’re spending, try new beers, and enjoy a lively atmosphere. District Brew Yards is open 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
District Brew Yards, 417 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, (773) 295-1270
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Red, White, and Booze
If you want to celebrate your Independence Day at the beach, you’ll want to head to Castaways. This hopping beach bar will have DJs providing great tunes from 1 to 7 p.m., and special holiday drink called the Stars and Stripes, which is a blend of pina colada and strawberry daiquiri with blue curacao for $14.
Castaways, 1603 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, (773) 281-1200